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Knowesis Increases its impact in support of the Army Public Health Center

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, U.S. Army Public Health Center, Environmental social science, Health economics, Public health, Epidemiology, Health

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Knowesis, Inc. (Knowesis) announces the follow-on contract award in support to the Army Public Health Center (APHC), a field operating agency of the U.S. Army Medical Command, in Edgewood Maryland.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Knowesis, Inc. (Knowesis) announces the follow-on contract award in support to the Army Public Health Center (APHC), a field operating agency of the U.S. Army Medical Command, in Edgewood Maryland.
  • The APHC enhances Army readiness by identifying and assessing current and emerging health threats, developing and communicating public health solutions, and assuring the quality and effectiveness of the Army's Public Health Enterprise.
  • Our work will continue to promote and support APHC's technical and business directorates in the delivery of health surveillance, epidemiology, prevention and awareness, health promotion, and laboratory research missions as well as closely monitor and provide visibility of public health programs.
  • Knowesis provides expertise in the fields of program evaluation, epidemiology, medical surveillance, statistical analysis, toxicology, health education, and public health communication promoting healthy behaviors and mitigating risks, posed to the health of Soldiers, civilians, and the environment.

iMerit Announces New VP of Engineering to Fuel AI Technology Expansion

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Hubli, Hubli-Dharwad, Artificial intelligence

Sudeep is an accomplished technology leader with over 18 years of experience in the computer vision industry.

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  • Sudeep is an accomplished technology leader with over 18 years of experience in the computer vision industry.
  • "We're thrilled to have Sudeep join iMerit as we expand our global technology team and further develop our end-to-end data solutions.
  • In collaboration with Deshpande Foundation the company recently opened its tenth Center of Excellence for AI training data in Hubballi, Karnataka.
  • iMerit provides end-to-end data labeling services to Fortune 500 companies in a wide array of industries including agricultural AI, autonomous vehicles, commerce, geospatial, government, financial services, medical AI and technology.

Gorilla Logic® to Acquire Modernist Studio

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Mental processes, Academic disciplines, English-language films, Jon Kolko, The Gorilla, Logic, Gorilla

Modernist Studio joining Gorilla Logic gives us the ability to offer a much more complete set of product and software servicesIdeate, Innovate, Design, Build, and Deliver.

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  • Modernist Studio joining Gorilla Logic gives us the ability to offer a much more complete set of product and software servicesIdeate, Innovate, Design, Build, and Deliver.
  • With 700+ employees throughout Colombia, Costa Rica, and the United States, Gorilla Logic will partner with the team at Modernist Studio to offer a more holistic experience to their clients.
  • This acquisition ensures that the designs created by Modernist Studio can be fully realized by skilled developers, and positions Gorilla Logic for continued growth and expansion.
  • Franks will join the Gorilla Logic Executive Team and continue running Modernist Studio with his co-founders, Jon Kolko and Chad Fisher.

Teen Athletes Prepare For Fall Sports With Good Nutrition, Physical Activity: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Celebrates Kids Eat Right Month™

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitian, Human nutrition

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guides teens on how to safely resume fall sports and properly fuel their bodies.

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  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics guides teens on how to safely resume fall sports and properly fuel their bodies.
  • In August, the Academy and its Foundation celebrate the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families during the annual Kids Eat Right Month.
  • "The nutrition and physical activity recommendations for teen athletes differ based on the physical demands of the sport as well as the age and sex of the athlete."
  • Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

Driving Minnesota: Drive Appeal to Deploy Scienaptic’s AI Platform to Enhance Credit Accessibility

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Data Management, Banking, Accounting, Technology, Professional Services, Small Business, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Insurance, Finance, Articles, Academic disciplines, Computational neuroscience, Artificial intelligence, Cybernetics

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Drive Appeal has selected its AI-powered platform.

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  • Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced that Drive Appeal has selected its AI-powered platform.
  • The implementation will enable Drive Appeal to approve more loans and enhance the used car financing experience.
  • Scienaptic's AI-powered platform is a fantastic fit for the AI roadmap we have in mind, said John Prosser, President, Drive Appeal.
  • Over 150 years of credit experience is embedded in Scienaptic's AI native credit decision platform.

Aragon Research Announces Special Report: Hot Vendors Part II for 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Science and technology, Cybernetics, Image segmentation, Lionbridge, Artificial general intelligence, Computer vision

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its second Hot Vendors report of the year, Aragon Research Inc. identifies emerging vendors in two markets: Computer Vision and Content Experience.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In its second Hot Vendors report of the year, Aragon Research Inc. identifies emerging vendors in two markets: Computer Vision and Content Experience.
  • Computer vision is technology that uses artificial intelligence to intelligently recognize the content of an image or video.
  • It involves the labeling, segmentation, recognition, and ordering of visual content for use in an application.
  • Aragon Research identifies five Hot Vendors in computer vision that stand out for 2021: Arturo, Chooch AI, Lionbridge AI, Owl Autonomous Imaging, and Scale AI.

As Industrial Automation Market Explodes, Third Wave Automation Closes $40M Series B

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Automation, Emerging technologies, Artificial intelligence

Third Wave's unique approach to industrial automation was conceived with artificial intelligence and computer vision at its core.

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  • Third Wave's unique approach to industrial automation was conceived with artificial intelligence and computer vision at its core.
  • With this funding, Third Wave is poised to become the most significant industrial automation company of the modern era."
  • Third Wave Automation was founded in 2018 in Union City, Calif. as a producer of advanced autonomous industrial solutions.
  • To learn more about how Third Wave Automation is driving next generation industrial automation solutions using Shared Autonomy, please explore www.thirdwave.ai .

Augmentir Announces New Product Features to Extend Leadership Position in AI-based Performance Optimization for Frontline Work

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Benchmark

The company announced the release of several new product features which improve and expand the in-app AI insights that deliver performance optimization opportunities to any industrial company with frontline workers.

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  • The company announced the release of several new product features which improve and expand the in-app AI insights that deliver performance optimization opportunities to any industrial company with frontline workers.
  • New AI-derived True Benchmark Using the highly granular data from work execution, Augmentir's AI predicts ideal execution times for each work process, quantifying the productivity opportunity across all frontline work activities and helping companies better evaluate performance improvement efforts.
  • To learn more about Augmentir and how its AI-powered connected worker platform is delivering performance optimization for industrial companies, visit augmentir.ai .
  • [1]Gartner, "Innovation Insight for the Connected Factory Worker", Simon Jacobson, Dana Stiffler, 9 April 2021
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Policygenius Releases August 2021 Life Insurance Price Index

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Academic disciplines, Articles, Demography, Insurance, Types of insurance, Actuarial science, Population, Life insurance, Life expectancy, Factoring

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 Policygenius, the nation's leading online insurance marketplace, announced today the August data release of the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index , which displays average monthly life insurance rates using current data from leading life insurance carriers.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 Policygenius, the nation's leading online insurance marketplace, announced today the August data release of the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index , which displays average monthly life insurance rates using current data from leading life insurance carriers.
  • The August index shows that life insurance prices remained stable from July to August 2021, with a negligible decrease for non-smokers of every demographic.
  • Life insurance prices are primarily based on life expectancy, factoring in personal details about an individual, including age, medical history and hobbies.
  • The prices included in the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index are based on internal actuarial rate tables for 11 of the life insurance carriers that offer policies through the Policygenius marketplace.

Writer Jenna Grace shares mental health knowledge through classes; articles

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Human nature, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mental health, Adverse childhood experiences, Victimology, Interpersonal conflict, Psychological trauma, Mindfulness, Coping, Interoception

DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of her ongoing attempt to help people living with physical and mental health issues, a local writer and educator is launching a new class created for people coping with mental health issues and trauma.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of her ongoing attempt to help people living with physical and mental health issues, a local writer and educator is launching a new class created for people coping with mental health issues and trauma.
  • Our interoceptive sense is in charge of our mind-body connection, and often when we are suffering, that connect can be lost.
  • In this first class, Grace will help participants reconnect to their interoceptive sense through journaling.
  • Jenna Grace is a writer, educator and trauma survivor sharing stories on trauma, disorder and mindfulness.